Optometrist (OPT)

AvaMed Workforce; Wasco (CA); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a licensed optometrist for a part-time assignment at a correctional facility in Wasco, CA. The position requires 10 hours per week with a single weekly shift on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

The rate is $110 per hour, about $1,100 weekly. The role covers eye examinations, diagnosis, prescriptions, and basic repairs to maintain continuity of care for inmates while meeting professional standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the California State Board of Optometry.
• Part-time relief optometrist for a California facility in Wasco.
• Provide exams, diagnosis, prescriptions and basic repairs per standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver optometry services for the institution as needed.
• Provide examinations, diagnosis, treatment and prescription information.
• Refer patients when appropriate and maintain continuity of care.
• Deliver optometry visual services and treatment for common eye conditions.

Skills

Optometry practice

Education

Licensed by California State Board of Optometry

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are inURGENTneed of aOptometristto take on a Part-Time assignment at the correctional facility located inWasco, CA

Position Details:

• 10 Hours per week
• Location: Wasco, CA
• Schedule: 1- day a week, Monday or Tuesday or Thursday or Friday7:00am-5:00pm
• Rate: $110/hr ($1,100/week)

Must be licensed by the California State Board of Optometry.

Job Description:

• a. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall ensure that all ordered Optometry services will be scheduled consistent with the Optometry need. Once scheduled, service shall be delivered at the time scheduled unless unavoidable circumstances occur;
• b. Temporary/Relief Optometrist will provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, prescription information, and simple repairs only, in accordance with Business and Professions Code § 3041 et al;
• c. Temporary/Relief Optometrist will refer, upon approval of the Institution/Facility designee, patient/youth for consultation, diagnosis, treatment(s), and/or surgery to physicians and/or healthcare facilities, Medical/surgical emergencies where contract provider(s) are not immediately available are exempt;
• d. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall maintain continuity of all work performed from start to finish;
• e. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall provide Optometry visual services and diagnoses and treatment for the following specific conditions: allergies, infectious diseases, and non-systematic inflammations of the conjunctiva, using diagnostic agents and topical products; e.g., miotics, lubricants, non-steroidal anti-allergy agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, antibiotic agents, and hyperosmotics, in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Business and Professional Code and National Standards